POL 3223 Peace Making and Conflict Reconciliation

Three hours (Irish Studies)

An introduction to the basic principles and strategies of conflict transformation through a ‘place as text’ and ‘people as text’ study of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Attention is given to George Mitchell’s involvement in the Northern Ireland peace process. Students learn the historical development of the conflict in Northern Ireland, interact with people involved in the conflict, and apply their knowledge of the conflict and reconciliation process in Northern Ireland to conflict transformation in a global context. Attention is given to Christians’ role in peacemaking, beginning in their local communities and extending to countries across the world.

Offered in Ireland Spring semester as part of Irish Studies